Dear The Boundless World, – Jackson, Grade 9
This creative piece is written by one of my grade 9 students on The Awakening by Kate Chopin,
Jul 7, 1984, Diary Entry – Elise, Grade 9
Jul 7, 1984 As the clock strikes thirteen, a token of absurdity punctuates every moment of our lives. Once, time had flowed steadily, moments of now twisted to fit into the party’s design. How is one supposed to be able to record their life when the very thought of existing …
The Dystopian Reality In Dictatorships & Remorseless Manipulation Within Dictatorships – Hugo & Ethan, Grade 9
These two essay are done by my grade 9 students on the novel 1984 by George Orwell.
How Dictators Remain in Power – Jayden, Grade 7
This critical literary essay is written by one of my grade 7 students on the novella Animal Farm.
The Interwoven Beauty of Culture – Aiden, Grade 10
The Interwoven Beauty of Culture It was only forty-one years ago when Indigenous peoples were finally given rights to independence through self-determination in terms of governance, land, resources, and culture. Before then, First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples were oppressed and were often victims of discrimination. A notorious …
The Difference in a Patriarchal Society – Janet, Grade 12
This literary essay, written by one of my grade 12 students, analyses the short story “A Woman on a Roof” by Doris Lessing.
Intersectionality and Us – Netra, Grade 11
Intersectionality and Us A week ago, my family and I attended my little cousin’s birthday party, who just turned 3. It was a bustling atmosphere; people laughing, and loud music was playing … I was talking to my cousins. I hadn’t seen my second cousin, Asha, in particular. While the …
“The Paper Menagerie”: A Short Story Review – Ethan, Grade 8
“The Paper Menagerie”: A Short Story Review Do you know anyone who hides their cultural identity to fit in? “The Paper Menagerie” by Ken Liu is a story that explores the theme of racial identity, family relationships, and discrimination through a sentimental plot and ending. Since being published in 2011, …